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I started taking BCAAs as a supplement to my regular recovery drink. For the last 3 months I have been using it with preworkout-midworkout with improved results. The biggest result is less soreness, if I consume enough I can work longer and with more accuracy/concentration. The cost is less than protein drinks, and the results are better.

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I believe your information is misleading: On your website: Overview tab: Branched-chain amino acids are used to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, Lou Gehrig's disease), ………… Side Effects tab: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, Lou Gehrig's disease): The use of branched-chain amino acids has been linked with lung failure and higher death rates when used in patients with ALS. If you hav...

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Mr. Dillard | Age: 45-54 | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
7/6/2021
Condition: Other
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I also developed SEVERE and whole body aches. Stopped after half a bottle, started again 1 month later and symptoms reappeared. I experienced tightening of chest, with rare deep breathing issues. Lower back aches more didn't have these issues before use of BCAAs. I completely stopped use today.

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WorkingIt | Age: 45-54 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
6/5/2018
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I've used this two days and it seems that when it gets fully absorbed into my system and hits my liver it causs my blood pressure to rise and increased heart rate. Because I had a gastric bypass 20 years ago I may be absorbing this more quickly than intended (even at half the recommended dose), but a study a couple of years back ties leucine to cardiovascular problems so it doesn't seem to be an isolated incident. This happened again this morning as I was wearing a heart rate monitor between workouts and it was easy to see the reaction. It passed after about 10 minutes but certainly doesn't help my workout when that happens. Another unexpected effect was that it killed my exercise "high"- that feel-good feeling that comes after a good workout. I was curious about this and it seems one of the bcaas (leucine) also blocks serotonin. Blocking serotonin keeps you from feeling fatigue but also blocks the workout high. This seems like a good idea but it seems it's not for everyone. I used a brand named AKTV, in the watermelon flavor. First use was with the full recommended scoop, second use was half a scoop.Read More Read Less

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Alison | Age: 65-74 | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
12/29/2017
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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Saw reference to BCAA's in treatment of Sarcopenia - muscle wasting in elderly. After 2 months of 4gms in water have seen a significant improvement.

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Custom Collagen | Age: 55-64 | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
11/20/2017
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I developed severe whole body aching, feeling as if I would 'break'. Appeared to take 5 days before symptoms to begin to subside.

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On supplement for less than 1 month |
11/13/2017
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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ocular headaches

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Ms Pickles | Age: 55-64 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
7/9/2017
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Longer endurance, faster recovery, longer heat tolerance, significantly better performance. sport - mountain backpacking

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Age: 25-34 | On supplement for 2 to less than 5 years |
12/18/2015
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Overall rating 5.0
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I started taking BCAAs as a supplement to my regular recovery drink. For the last 3 months I have been using it with preworkout-midworkout with improved results. The biggest result is less soreness, if I consume enough I can work longer and with more accuracy/concentration. The cost is less than protein drinks, and the results are better.

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Age: 35-44 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
7/23/2015
Condition: General Health And Wellness
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readTH | Age: 25-34 | On supplement for 2 to less than 5 years |
5/14/2015
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@leapfrog: Did you read this section in your reference:"The present work shows that BCAAs can induce a hyperexcitability similar to the one observed in G93A mice (Pieri et al., 2009), but they did not show if a BCAA-enriched diet, given to mice over a prolonged period, induces ALS-like symptoms." You should read the whole article before using it to support your argument and mislead people!

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readTheWholeArticle | Age: 25-34 | On supplement for 2 to less than 5 years |
5/14/2015
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@leapfrog: Did you read this section in your reference: " However, the link between hyperexcitability and disease remains to be established. Whether the increased excitability is responsible for the degeneration or a non-specific consequence of cell damage is still heavily debated. This point is especially important considering that ALS is a non-cell-autonomous disease, that is to say that the toxic property leading to the disease must be present in multiple cell types, besides motoneurons, to reach the pathological state ..." ? Irresponsible to spread half truths.Read More Read Less

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sweetp | Age: 45-54 | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
4/9/2015
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i am using BCAA on a daily basis, i'm not sure if i'm supposed too but my performance has improved during cardio & strength training.

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Age: 45-54 | On supplement for 2 to less than 5 years |
1/15/2015
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Age: 45-54 | On supplement for 2 to less than 5 years |
11/9/2014
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962mg amino acid, 1000mg L-arginine, 1600mg folic acid, 2000mg B-12, 2000mg vit-C, 210mg iron= For ANEMIA-- Still kicking must be doing something right. CBC goes from 5.3-11.9. Insurance won't pay for blood any more-- Doctors give IRON-(IV) 20ml twice a month for 2 months wait and see.

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?JIF?OAT?WHEAT?BARS | Age: 45-54 | On supplement for 1 to less than 2 years |
11/5/2014
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Helps fight constipation.Aids lactulose use for liver disease. Eating wheat products and peanut butter.?

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J SANDS | Age: 75 or over |
9/29/2014
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No experience with BCAA, but if you Google Increased levels of BCAA may be an early marker for Pacreatic Cancer, it may be a rude awakening.

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Age: 65-74 |
5/23/2014
Condition: Diabetic neuropathy
Overall rating 5.0
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Stops neuropathy pain as long as I use it daily.

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nobody | Age: 25-34 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
1/20/2014
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It certainly reduces mania, but in exchange leaves you lethargic, unmotivated, & depressed.

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Age: 45-54 | On supplement for 6 months to less than 1 year |
1/14/2014
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DaxibeQOL contains essential and branched chain amino acids tasty and stabilized my muscle loss. Improved my fatigue.

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camelot4 | Age: 45-54 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
4/8/2013
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Overall rating 4.0
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Enjoyed the results.

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2/26/2012
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I believe your information is misleading: On your website: Overview tab: Branched-chain amino acids are used to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, Lou Gehrig's disease), ………… Side Effects tab: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, Lou Gehrig's disease): The use of branched-chain amino acids has been linked with lung failure and higher death rates when used in patients with ALS. If you have ALS, don’t use branched-chain amino acids until more is known. So.... is this treatment used for ALS or not? thanks.Read More Read Less

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